KAS is seeking a middle school MYP Design teacher with IB experience seeks to inspire student creativity and critical thinking. Strong in tech integration, collaborative teaching, and fostering global citizenship.

Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers the IB’s MYP and DP programmes. We receive annual grants and sponsorship from the US Department of State.

KAS brings global opportunities to Kaohsiung and southern Taiwan, by inspiring excellent holistic learning in a nurturing environment. We embrace collaboration, creativity and professionalism as we model a balanced learning environment. 

Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2015/2016. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan. We currently enroll 780 students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language. The Middle School enrolls 209+ students and includes 26 full or part time faculty members. There are several ELL and Learning Support teachers and TAs supporting learners and teachers in the middle school. All our students are multilingual learners. 

Middle School MYP Design

An ideal candidate will have five years of teaching experience in US-curriculum programs and a secondary design teaching license. Tech confidence, a willingness to participate in the school’s ASA program, and a commitment to leadership in a student-centered school that is growing in its development of an exemplary IB framework. KAS offers the MYP programmes in the middle school, so IB experience is also preferable. 

We look for faculty members with a flexible “can do” approach to teaching and learning, a sense of humor, and a desire to contribute to school improvement as a team player. Additionally, our team is seeking faculty who share a commitment to engaging in a diverse professional community that is growing in its DEIJ principles and practices. We have a strong commitment to professional development which aligns with schoolwide and personal learning goals.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A demonstrated ability to lead high levels of student learning.
• An aptitude for building and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Experience in supporting inclusionary RTI practices, instructional coaching, PLC collaborative work.
• Experience with UDL unit planning, co-planning and co-teaching.
• Recent IB MYP training and current middle school teaching certification.
• Strong understanding and respect for a diversity of cultures and the needs of language learners.
• Has life experiences that demonstrate, among other things, a growth mindset, versatility, adaptability and resilience.
• Effective communication skills utilizing a variety of mediums and techniques.

Mission 

KAS challenges students to achieve academic excellence and prepares them to be balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens.

Vision

KAS brings global opportunities to Kaohsiung and southern Taiwan, by inspiring excellent holistic learning in a nurturing environment. We embrace collaboration, creativity and professionalism as we model a balanced learning environment. 

Kaohsiung American School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and holds memberships in the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), AAIE, CIS, AISA and other regional and global school associations. Our campus includes certified LEED Gold and Silver facilities.